Complete the paragraph about the consequences of the division of post-war germany western allies wanted to strength germany so that it would not fall under soviet control. to effectively rebuild the nation, it was also necessary to create economic independence. therefore, using funding approved by the marshall plan, the western allies developed industries in (west, east or south) germany. they also held on tightly to control over (durban, berlin, or warsaw) by using airlifts to supply food during a blockade of the city.